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The geometry of  XeOF4 by VSEPR theory is:

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a

trigonal bipyramidal

b

octahedral

c

square pyramidal

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The valence electrons in XeOF4 are 42 (= 8 + 6 + 4 x 7). These are distributed as follows.

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There are 6 pairs of electrons around  Xe. Their orientations will be square bipyramidal. The geometry of XeOF4 is square pyramid as the lone pair of electrons occupy apical position

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